SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
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Neely Chandler
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Problem: Newborn infants were once bathed only 2-4 hours after birth. The rate at which newborns experienced hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and a difficulty with exclusive breastfeeding was once much higher than it is today.
Methods: This project was a meta-analysis of multiple clinical trials regarding delayed infant bathing. Three main studies that implemented a 24 hour or later bathing program were chosen and reviewed to assess for trends in hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and the exclusive breastfeeding rates of newborns.
Results: In each study reviewed, the rates of hypoglycemia and hypothermia decreased while the rates of exclusive breastfeeding increased.
Implications: By delaying newborn baths until 24 hours of life or later, newborns are less likely to have hypothermic or hypoglycemic episodes and are less likely to need supplemental formula before leaving the hospital.
Spring Scholars Week 2023 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
The Positive Effects of Delayed Immersion Bathing for Newborns
Problem: Newborn infants were once bathed only 2-4 hours after birth. The rate at which newborns experienced hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and a difficulty with exclusive breastfeeding was once much higher than it is today.
Methods: This project was a meta-analysis of multiple clinical trials regarding delayed infant bathing. Three main studies that implemented a 24 hour or later bathing program were chosen and reviewed to assess for trends in hypothermia, hypoglycemia, and the exclusive breastfeeding rates of newborns.
Results: In each study reviewed, the rates of hypoglycemia and hypothermia decreased while the rates of exclusive breastfeeding increased.
Implications: By delaying newborn baths until 24 hours of life or later, newborns are less likely to have hypothermic or hypoglycemic episodes and are less likely to need supplemental formula before leaving the hospital.